M & J Home Cooking

1111 Bankhead Hwy Ste 1, Carrollton, GA 30117

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

M & J Home Cooking has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

M & J Home Cooking's latest score is in line with the Carrollton average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed in main kitchen food dumped in handsink./ Hand sink must only be used for handwashing.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handle for scoop facing down in bulk container of pasta./ PIC moved item so the handle was sticking out of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed leafy greens collards stored on rack above 70F

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of tongs and spoons stored in employee restroom and beside other chemicals./move to a designated area

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket reading 200ppm

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler raw steak stored over okra and shredded cheese. Observed in walk in cooler, whole shell eggs stored directly next to pasteurized eggs./ PIC moved all items.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets in kitchen and dining room reading at 0ppm./ PIC remade sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans from buffet being reused without wash rinsing and sanitizing./ PIC got new food pans.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed light coming through around back door on 3 sides./ replace weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several whole cuts of beef stored on counter to thaw./ PIC moved items to meat prep sink to thaw under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed ice dumped in handwash sink in kitchen.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink mold like buildup on baffle of ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prepared items without date labels. PIC added date labels.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: No sanitizer registering in ware washing machine. Observed no sanitizer prepared for main kitchen.

511-6-1.05(6)(k)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over ready to eat cut potatoes. Whole shell eggs stored next to cut potatoes. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken./ PIC moved items to correct location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed many TCS foods out of temp for hot holding. Steamed rice 118F and 113F, Fried Chicken 78F, Fried Green tomatoes 104F./ PIC discarded food

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & J Home Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & J Home Cooking on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & J Home Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M & J Home Cooking.

How does M & J Home Cooking compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

M & J Home Cooking most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Carrollton average of 83.

Has M & J Home Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at M & J Home Cooking have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M & J Home Cooking means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is M & J Home Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & J Home Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.

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